A 2026 rankings study placed McKinney second overall by blending housing-market health with economic strength, highlighting construction, affordability, operating costs, and hiring momentum.
Roughly 40% of McKinney homes were built from 2010 to 2024, giving buyers newer options and fewer near-term worries over major repairs.
McKinney ranked 10th nationally for building approvals per resident, helping keep listings steadier and easing the bidding wars common when resale supply stays tight.
Median home prices ran ~380% of household income, ranking McKinney 73rd-cheapest among 300, while maintenance, telephone, and energy costs stayed among the lowest.
Payrolls grew >17% yearly, the study's sixth-fastest pace nationwide, supporting housing demand as workers moved in and helping buyers feel more secure long term.
